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WP03 NBB

2003 Mazda MX-5

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2023
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

106,060 mi
Last recorded106,060 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Mazda MX-560,251 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP03 NBB
MakeMazda
ModelMX-5
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Fail 7 Aug 2025 106,060 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength strut top mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced sill area (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Integral body structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced sill area (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area so inadequately repaired that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected inner chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front suspension arms rusty

Nearside Front Electrical wiring inadequately secured (4.11 (a) (i))

Offside Front Electrical wiring inadequately secured (4.11 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear suspension arms rusty

Fail 11 Feb 2025 105,972 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Integral body structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced chassis repairs (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced lower sill /floor rear wing (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Integral body structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced chassis repairs (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced lower wing insecure not welded (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Lower Integral body structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced front wing sill / lower floor not repaired correctly (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front nearside and offside abs wiring insecure not bolted down

Front nearside and offside brake discs back plates corroded rubbing on disc

Front nearside and offside front wing mounting bolts missing broken ??

Nearside Front Lower wing repaired badly full of filler/ fibreglass??

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear nearside and offside inner wheel arches repaired covered in sealant??

nearside and offside lower floors repaired covered in under seal???

Fail 11 Dec 2023 105,797 miles

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Brake backing plates corroded

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

General corrosion to under body components

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Slight corrosion to wing

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Dec 2022 101,868 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2021 101,015 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2021 101,010 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2020 97,967 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2019 91,504 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2019 91,504 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jul 2018 85,865 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 80,847 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 11 Jul 2017 80,847 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Aug 2016 78,744 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Aug 2015 76,616 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 4 Aug 2015 76,616 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Aug 2014 70,915 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2013 63,897 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 56,512 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 48,791 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2010 47,155 miles

front brake discs inner facings badly pitted

Pass 25 Nov 2009 39,559 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Jun 2009 36,317 miles

Front discs starting to corrode on inner face

Pass 28 Jul 2008 34,276 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 32,038 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 27,807 miles

How Reliable is the Mazda MX-5?

Based on 2,502,760 MOT tests across 160,823 vehicles.

76.5%
Pass Rate
2,964
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
160,823
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 44,475
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 41,962
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 35,980
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 33,281
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 32,722
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WP03 NBB is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

Across all 2003 Mazda MX-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.2% with a typical mileage of 60,251 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mazda MX-5 fails its MOT is seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 44,475 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WP03 NBB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda MX-5 typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 23 years old, this Mazda MX-5 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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WP03 NBB is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 31 July 2003.

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